Willian: Jose Mourinho wanted to sign me at Manchester United but I'm happy at Chelsea

Interest: Jose Mourinho (right) wanted to sign Willian (left), according to the Chelsea winger
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Vaishali Bhardwaj9 February 2017

Chelsea winger Willian has revealed how Jose Mourinho was interested in signing him at Manchester United last summer, but admitted he is "happy" at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazilian was brought to England from Anzhi Makhachkala by the Portuguese coach in 2013 before he went on to cement his place in Chelsea's starting line-up - being named as the club's Player of the Season in 2015 following the Blues' disastrous campaign which saw the team end in 10th place and Mourinho be sacked.

Willian remains an important member of the Chelsea team under new coach Antonio Conte, and he has now expressed his happiness with the current league leaders after revealing Mourinho - who he previously admitted he shares a 'great relationship' with - wanted to sign him last year.

In an interview with Brazilian publication Globo Esporte, Willian said: "Concrete [interest last summer] I do not know. But there was interest, yes.

"It was (from) Manchester United, because Mourinho is there too.

"Other clubs I do not know, but there are always some things on the internet. But I'm glad to know that clubs have to admire my work."

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When then asked whether he would consider a move to China to follow in the footsteps of former Chelsea midfielder Oscar, Willian replied: "To make this decision, we end up thinking our future, our children and family.

"I do not know if I would or not. What I can say is that I'm happy at Chelsea, I feel very good there, as if it were my home."

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